Outline

Criteria Ratings Points

Content 55 to >50.0 pts

Advanced

All key components of the assignment instructions (Title of Dissertation, Research Topic and Gap in the literature, Methodology, Description of Study, Participants, Setting, Research Design, Research Questions, Hypotheses, Instrumentation, Procedure) are thoroughly addressed in the paper. Major points are well supported by thoughtful analysis and references.

50 to >45.0 pts

Proficient

Most key components of the assignment instructions are included in the paper. Major points are supported by analysis.

45 to >41.0 pts

Developing

Some key components of the assignment instructions are addressed or some elements are included but may need improvement. Major points include minimal analysis.

41 to >0.0 pts

Below Expectations

Few of the key components of the assignment instructions are addressed or few elements are included and may need improvement. Analysis is sparse.

0 pts

Not Present

55 pts

Organization & Clarity

15 to >13.0 pts

Advanced

All ideas are presented in a clear, coherent, and well-organized manner All the elements have a logical flow and major points are stated clearly.

13 to >12.0 pts

Proficient

Most ideas are presented in a coherent, organized manner. Most elements of the paper have a logical flow and major points are stated.

12 to >11.0 pts

Developing

Some ideas are not presented in a coherent, organized manner. Some elements of the paper do not have a logical flow and major points are stated in some.

11 to >0.0 pts

Below Expectations

Few ideas are presented in a coherent, organized manner. Few elements of the paper have a logical flow.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Preliminary Dissertation Proposal Outline Draft Grading Rubric | EDCO770_B01_202230

Criteria Ratings Points

Grammar, Spelling, APA Citation (where applicable)

30 to >27.0 pts

Advanced

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Where applicable, references are cited in current APA format.

27 to >25.0 pts

Proficient

Spelling and grammar have some errors. Sentences are presented as well. Where applicable, references are cited with some APA formatting.

25 to >22.0 pts

Developing

Spelling and grammar errors distract. Select sentences are incomplete or unclear. Where applicable, references are minimally cited in current APA format.

22 to >0.0 pts

Below Expectations

Spelling and grammar throughout. Many sentences are incomplete or unclear. Where applicable, references are not cited in current APA format.

0 pts

Not Present

30 pts

Total Points: 100

Preliminary Dissertation Proposal Outline Draft Grading Rubric | EDCO770_B01_202230